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Due to high cost of living, we need to move. I know there is no utopia but I believe costs in the South would be better for us, because we cannot even afford the rents in this part of the USA. ($1600 gets you a closet with out even considering pet rent and utilities).
Plus they want a month's rent as a finders fee.
Taxes are insane. Life in this state is not moderate or even bearable for the average working person. Most people do not make the requisite 100,000 dollars to afford a home, let alone rent.
So, we are going to have to join the great migration south. We've moved before and use to living away from friends and family. Our parents would even join us if we found the right spot.
I wonder if anyone can make some suggestions for a family friendly area of the south. I've lurked awhile and read some threads. I would like to hear what you have to say whether by post or private message.
pretty vague question-I live in PA and like the cold so really can't advise except to suggest you tell us what is important. Schools? country or city? Any special passions like sports or music?There's a lot of places but climate isn't the only consideratin.
The south is generally known for a cheaper cost of living however it is not always true. My husband and I wanted to move to NC for years. The cost of living was cheaper compared to where we lived but also so were the wages. My husband would have taken a huge pay cut and even with the cheaper cost of living, we were going to be in the same boat. We ended up moving to Indiana. Lower cost of living but the wage ended up being higher because my husband's field is in demand here. Back home, he was a dime a dozen.
My wife and I bought a 3 BR 2 bath house on an acre lot for $72,000. Our house payment is $625. Couldn't tell you about how much taxes are a year. Our taxes and insurance are in our monthly payment. My step daughter and her husband bought a 3 BR 2 bath with a full basement on 14 acres for $140,000. We're in western Kentucky, about 10 miles from the largest man made lake east of the Mississippi River plus a 170,000 acre National Recreation Area. I just looked in out local newspaper (our weekly paper came today) and there is one house listed for rent. 2 BR, 2 bath, near Ky Lake beach and boat dock for $595/month.
I would say your best bet would be to check out what areas have a high demand for your job expertise and then check out the local costs of living. It wouldn't do any good to move somewhere with a low cost of living and no jobs available. Find somewhere with jobs that need you and an acceptable cost of living.
The first thing you need to do is fined employemnt before just deciding to move . Then remmeebr that movingitself requires a invewstemnt of money if you have acquired things.You wan to consider all things in a area which pretty much included i costof livig estimates.Soem tax propery other tax income and preperty plus even price are higher in some areas. Never forget fees and other almost heiiden taxes.Even then cost may vary by area of the state you move to. Texas overall is lower than most areas even with property taxes being higher. I live in Teaxas and my overall cost of living is much cheaper than most areas I've lived in. Property taxes are higher but my peoprty would cost more in other areas I lived plus other taxes and fees are lower.I wouldn\'t even have thoguht of buying my preent home in some places I have lived. So just check well on overall cost and have a job first.Good Luck
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